Sacred Dreams Biblical and Secular Counseling LLC

10/04/2026

Have you ever been told you’re “I don’t think so. You don’t look autistic” when you tried to explain your autism?
Or “You’re just quirky”, “You’re maybe a bit eccentric”,
“Everyone is a little bit autistic”…
The reality of autism is much deeper than that.
But most people only see what’s above the surface.

For me, being an autistic adult means managing sensory processing difficulties, executive dysfunction, emotional dysregulation and masking. Anxiety can add to those challenges too.

I created this Autism Tree to show the difference between what people assume and what they might miss.
Autism is a spectrum, so our experiences do vary. But you deserve to be heard when you explain yours.

If you’ve felt unseen, dismissed or misunderstood, I hope this helps you put some of that experience into words.

Keep being awesome ✌🏻

09/27/2026

09/25/2026

When a parent discovers their child hurting themselves, it can lead to worrying questions. Understanding the source of their child's behavior can help answer these questions.

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09/24/2026

Westend Grief Support Group

Beginning Monday, Oct. 12, the Westend Grief Support Group will start a new session. This group meets for six consecutive weeks, and it is encouraged that you attend all six sessions. Each session starts at 6 p.m. and lasts till 7:30 p.m. To respect each other’s time the group starts at 6 o’clock sharp.
Each participant will sign a confidentiality agreement so that confidentiality is kept. You will receive tools and support to help you with your grief no matter where you are on your grief journey. There is no charge for participating in this group and refreshments will be supplied. All materials for the group are supplied.
We meet at the First Congregational Church, 280 South Spartan Ave. Forks, WA, in a private space. A minimum of six participants is needed to proceed with the group, and the group is topped off at ten participants so everyone in the group has time to share.
If you have questions or inquiries about the group please call, or text Pastor Warren Johnson @ 360-640-8239, or email him @ [email protected]. This group is sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Forks.

09/22/2026

A massive review has explored whether people with ADHD face a higher risk of functional gut symptoms compared to neurotypical indviduals.

Read about the findings via the link in the comments.

09/17/2026

Sam’s journey begins after World War Three erupts around the world. She was a simple teenager with a younger brother and two loving parents. They lived in Alaska, in a town called Juno, and that’s when her new life began. She must adapt to her surroundings, live through a life-changing procedure...

09/16/2026

Sitting down to tackle a mountain of boring admin work can feel physically painful when your brain is starved for stimulation. It turns out that putting on electronic dance music actually acts as neurological scaffolding for folks with ADHD, thanks to its lack of lyrics and repetitive 4/4 tempo. Those predictable beat drops provide a steady dopamine release, while the fast rhythm literally syncs your neural firing to boost beta waves for deep concentration. This means you aren't lacking willpower; you just need to cue up the right playlist to finally get that house cleaning done. (PMID: 37171837, 39851869)

06/19/2026

Human trafficking happens in communities across Washington every day, and major events can increase the risk.

As we continue to welcome visitors to Washington for the FIFA World Cup, it's important to know the signs of s*x and labor trafficking and how to respond if something doesn't seem right.

Vulnerabilities are not the fault of victims and awareness can save lives. Learn the signs and help protect our communities.

For support, visit https://www.watraffickinghelp.org/.